[Buddha-l] Meditation changes the brain structure

[Erik Hoogcarspel]

Now you mention it, the brain has become a bloody nuisance. Why don't we 
get rid of it and become true devoties to Jesus,  Mohammed or Krishna? 
Karma is nonsense, the brain causes all the mess.

erik

Op 28-01-11 03:21, JKirkpatrick schreef:
> And then there are the addictions--to alcohol or opiates--these
> also change the brain.
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> JK
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> Behalf Of Macleod, Nik
> Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2011 10:44 AM
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> Seems that sustained application to all manner of things can
> bring about long term changes in brain structure - witness the
> changes effected in London cabbies by acquisition of 'the
> knowledge':
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> http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/677048.stm
> http://www.wellcome.ac.uk/News/2004/Features/WTX032958.htm
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> Nik Macleod
> Cambridge UK
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> Yes--in fact, repetitive anything actions probably change parts
> of the brain--as in the brain altering that happens after
> repetitive drug or alcohol use: brain-supported addiction.
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> Beneficial repetitive actions need a lot more study-- we're just
> at the beginning.
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> Joanna
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